This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
We purchased a 95 Chevy Blazer from a dealer used at the end of October 2002. Less than 60 days later, the oil cooler line fell apart and all oil drained from the engine in 30-60 seconds, causing complete engine failure. The vehicle seized up in trafic in a dangerous area and there was not time to drive to a safe area to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who told us that this was a factory defect and suggested that we contact the dealer as the engine must be replaced. The dealer contacted Chevrolet who has declined all responsibility and knowledge of this problem, yet there are numerous consumer complaints about the oil hose. Despite the fact that the vehicle was purchased less than 60 days before, we now are facing a repair bill that is half the cost of the vehicle and the dealer's response was "too bad."
Eingine illuminated while driving due to an oil leak, causing the vehicle to stall and die. Afer inspection of the vehicle it was determined that the oil cooler line was defective.
Cooler hoses started to leak at 39,500 miles, 10 months later it had to be replaced again. 2 years and 3 months later, consumer was driving on highway when hoses pulled apart, causing oil to spill all over engine and it seized engine. The consumer believes the hoses were defective. The dealer wanted to replace the engine, but the consumer was unable to pay for the high cost of replaceing the engine.
Both oil cooler/filter lines had to replaced. Oil line from engine to oil filter leaked oil at 51395 miles. The other oil line, filter to radiator had complete failure lost 3.5 quarts of oil and by pure luck engine did not seized, no warning (leaks) before failure. Mileage 70,000.
Oil lines blew out, pumping oil out onto the road, engine died as vehicle was pulling off to the shoulder of road. Had it towed to dealer. Vehicle wouldn't turn over. Engine siezed. Had to replace engine
Oil cooling line came apart from coupling where the metal and rubber parts of the line are crimped together. Resulting in engine needing to be replaced.
While traveling on the highway my engine check gauges" light came one. I looked at my gauges and my oil indicator was in the "red" zone. As I pulled over my engine siezed. At the garage and dealer it was dicovered that the "oil cooler hose" came off which caused all of my oil to release which caused my engine to seize.
While driving oil cooling unit line failed and came apart which caused an oil leakage, resulting in engine locking up. Consumer has contacted dealer. The first oil leak was repaired and did not damage the engine. The incident occured again and all the engine oil leakes out causing engine failure.
Failed fuel pump replaced, fuel filter replaced, vehicle is still extremely difficult to start. Egr failed causing rough running and stalling. Spark plugs failed causing rough running and stalling. High pressure oil hose failed causing potential loss of engine oil. Left door remote lock failed causing door to remain locked when remote unlock is attempted. Crankshaft rear main seal was replaced under warranty but still leaks.
Engine coolant line separated from engine, resulting in loss of engine oil, causing the motor to seize. The dealer has replaced the motor at the owner's expense. Manufacturer has been notified. However, new motor is currently leaking oil.
Oil lines are leaking heavy on the exhaust pipes which can result in a fire and cause loss of oil pressure. Dealer has been contacted.GM denies responsibility for problem.
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- Deer Lodge, MT, USA